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Apple Zucchini Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 250
A moist and flavorful bread combining the sweetness of apples and zucchini, spiced with cinnamon and allspice. Perfect for a cozy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus 1/8 teaspoon for apples)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 Tbsp for apples)
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Main ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups shredded zucchini (no need to blot)
  • 1 heaping cup peeled and chopped apple

Optional topping

  • optional coarse sparkling sugar (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients until combined.
  • Pour wet into dry, add zucchini, and gently fold until just combined. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon, then fold into batter.
  • Spread batter into pan, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes, and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool before slicing.
  • Store at room temperature for 5 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely for neat slices.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, bread, Zucchini